ASE 2027 Annual Conference

ASE 2027 Annual Conference

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its’ 2027 Annual Conference at the University of Northampton from 7th to 9th January.

08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS (Pearson): Practical science models that schools can actually deliver LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Shauna O'Brien • Poppy Pan

09:55 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS

11:15 GMT

BERG: From sequence to species: Learning through DNA barcoding LH231 (Learning Hub Level 2)Francesca Gale • Miss Estruch Teach & Tell CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS A novel way of teaching inheritance to students using forensic science. LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Mandy Hartley

12:25 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Honorary and Professional Members lunch (invitation only) Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)Lynn Ladbrook • Emily Perry • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Natasha Serret • Marianne Cutler • David Allen • Rob Butler

13:35 GMT

(MiniOne Systems) Who's Baby Luna's Father? Using DNA Fingerprinting to Solve a Mystery CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Erika Fong • MiniOne Systems (Embitec) CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS

14:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Presidential Address: We need to talk about equity: Dilemmas, threats and possibilities for science education LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Professor Louise Archer OBE

15:40 GMT

Chair Chat Learning Hub Level 2 landing space outside rooms LH227-230David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Natasha Serret • Emily Perry

16:10 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Departmental improvement journeys in practical science LH324 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Rob Butler

17:30 GMT

ASE Reception Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Lynn Ladbrook • Natasha Serret • Emily Perry

08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Steve Jones • CLEAPSS Update from CLEAPSS LH323 (Learning Hub Level 3)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS

09:55 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS My pipette is a lab - the many uses of the single-use pipette CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Nasko Stamenov Technicians TBC LH346 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield Technicians TBC LH345 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Margaret Louis • Alan Purves Technicians: The Reactivity Series - two practical investigations for the classroom CH208 (Creative Hub Level 2)Paula Egan Technicians: You are never a “lone” - teamworking and teambuilding for all technicians LH347 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Jane Oldham RSciTech

10:50 GMT

Chair Chat Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Emily Perry • Natasha Serret

11:15 GMT

Creativity & curiosity for all: the impact of student-led science LH324 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Maria Rossini • Gemma Butt CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Technicians: Fearless physics LH345 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Becky Daniels RSciTech Technicians: Owl pellet dissection LH346 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Fiona Roberts RSciTech Technicians: SEND, science practicals and science clubs LH347 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Mark Hanson • Jane Parry

12:25 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Technicians Lunch with Technician Awards Creative Hub Atrium Level 1Lynn Ladbrook • Rachael Bailey Frontier Science: Engineering the future LH345 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Ollie Folayan FREng CEng FIChemE

13:35 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Ideas exchange to catalyse and support school and research partnerships LH321 (Learning Hub Level 3)Susan Matambanadzo Technicians TBC LH345 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space) Technicians: Science practicals as careers LH347 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Rachael Bailey Technicians: Working with glass CH208 (Creative Hub Level 2)Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

14:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Tale of two stems - growing and genotyping anthocyaninless brassicas (Part 1) (MiniOne Systems) CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Erika Fong • MiniOne Systems (Embitec) Technicians: Less is more: the benefits of a microscale approach LH347 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Becky Daniels RSciTech Technicians: When enthusiam meets zero time LH345 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Jo Montgomery CSciTeach • Paul Tyler

16:10 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS ECTS, techs and teachers working together LH347 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Jane Oldham RSciTech Tale of two stems - growing and genotyping anthocyaninless brassicas (Part 2) (MiniOne Systems) CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Erika Fong • MiniOne Systems (Embitec) Technicians: Make and take hands-on workshop LH346 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Sarah James

17:10 GMT

Meet the ASE Technicians Committee LH346 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Rachael Bailey • Becky Daniels RSciTech

08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Frontier Science: How the physical sciences can empower biology - applications of single molecule fluorescence to the biosciences LH323 (Learning Hub Level 3)Sir David Klenerman

09:55 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS The genetics of sickle cell detection and therapy (MiniOne Systems) CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Erika Fong • MiniOne Systems (Embitec) Panel: Big Followings, Real Learning: A Q&A With Science Educators Who Reach Millions Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)Stuart Naismith • David Allen

10:50 GMT

Chair Chat Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Emily Perry • Natasha Serret

11:15 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Using AI effectively to reduce workload - A realistic perspective LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Joanna Pellereau

12:25 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Frontier Science: Exploring Mars LH323 (Learning Hub Level 3)John C Bridges SFHEA Relax and unwind with 3 short films on nature Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)Marie Ann Reynell

13:35 GMT

What if the next climate solution is in your classroom? Project Earth - empowering young people to build a better world. LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Becky Parker MBE Yes you can! CH314 (Creative Hub Level 3)Peter Borrows • Chris Lloyd • Ralph Whitcher

14:45 GMT

(Pearson) Future-ready science: Connecting climate, media literacy and green pathways LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Tosin Oliyide • Becky Thorne